Victorian Silver Serpent Link Guard Chain mizpah An Art Nouveau filigree necklace

An Art Nouveau filigree necklace by Norwegian jeweller Marius Hammer

with a particularly sweet sentiment

75 carats of brilliant cut diamonds (G-VS)

It's exceptionally high quality

The head is finely enamelled with the faces of the cards

Victorian Silver Serpent Link Guard Chain mizpah An Art Nouveau filigree necklaceDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 A superb antique silver guard chain dating from the latter half of the 19th century. It features alternating hoop links and finely textured fancy links that, whether intentionally or not, remind me of little coiled snakes. It's French, fully hallmarked, with a wearable length of 56 inches and bolt ring clasp to add on charms, fobs, etc. A somewhat unusual and fine quality example of the style. MEASUREMENTS Wearable length: 56